Utah Retirement Systems provides benefits for state and other Utah Public employees through the work of two divisions. The Retirement Office administers pension and retirement benefits. PEHP Health & Benefits specializes in medical, dental, life, and other benefits. We take pride in providing a peace of mind for thousands of Utah families. We are committed to our public mission and maintaining a positive team environment. We offer a competitive salary, and our benefits far exceed what most modern employers offer.
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a variety of administrative, managerial, and professional technical duties related to planning, organizing, and controlling the financial reporting and the general accounting functions of Utah Retirement Systems and its various divisions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business management, public administration, or a related field; and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or accounting, which includes two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is strongly preferred.
Master’s Degree in accounting, finance, or MBA is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically associated with the job. It is not all-inclusive and may vary from position to position:
Required extensive knowledge of:
Required technical skills include the extensive knowledge and ability of:
Required mathematical skills include the ability to:
Must possess excellent communication skills:
Must have the ability to:
The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: As a requirement of this position, the employee will submit to the URS Investment Compliance Officer a record of trade confirmations or monthly transaction summaries, as they become available, of all security transactions (excluding mutual funds), in any account under the employee’s control and direction, or under the control and direction of the employee’s spouse.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Incumbent performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities which do not generally involve muscular strain, but do require physical activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and problem solving.
Position requires occasional travel for office business. Individual must be physically capable of safely operating a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record based upon data provided by a current Department of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
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